Published: Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 8:21 a.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 8:41 a.m.

A motorcyclist was killed this morning when he hit a utility pole in east Houma near the Houma-Terrebonne Airport, police said.

The wreck happened at about 6:45 a.m. in front of the Capital One Bank, 1513 Grand Caillou Road. Police identified the victim as Kevin Moore from Chauvin.

Investigators said the motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet was northbound on a 2002 Yamaha motorcycle when he quickly switched lanes and ran off the road, hitting the pole. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Terrebonne Coroner's Office.

Alcohol and drug use is unknown at this time, and police said blood will be drawn, as required by state law in all fatal crashes.

As officers investigated the scene the blue motorcycle laid on its side, leaking fuel. Pieces of the bike were scattered around the grass as officers shut down the northbound lanes of the road to investigate.

<p>A motorcyclist was killed this morning when he hit a utility pole in east Houma near the Houma-Terrebonne Airport, police said.</p><p>The wreck happened at about 6:45 a.m. in front of the Capital One Bank, 1513 Grand Caillou Road. Police identified the victim as Kevin Moore from Chauvin. </p><p>Investigators said the motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet was northbound on a 2002 Yamaha motorcycle when he quickly switched lanes and ran off the road, hitting the pole. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Terrebonne Coroner's Office.</p><p>Alcohol and drug use is unknown at this time, and police said blood will be drawn, as required by state law in all fatal crashes.</p><p>As officers investigated the scene the blue motorcycle laid on its side, leaking fuel. Pieces of the bike were scattered around the grass as officers shut down the northbound lanes of the road to investigate.</p><p><i>Check www.houmatoday.com and www.dailycomet.com for updates.</i></p>